Zhao Zhen never left the Imperial City Division, but the location was changed from the original pledge room to the courtyard. Because the stolen goods piled up like a mountain, Ye An's large pledge room could no longer accommodate it.
Chen Tong persuaded him to return to the palace several times, but Zhao Zhen firmly refused to leave.
In his words: "I want to see how many things are eaten inside and outside the imperial palace! The Tian family is kind and has always treated the palace people well, how could I know that they have raised a group of treacherous people!"
Ye An said from the side: "The officials should be angry. It's hard to fill the gap. Even if the officials give more salary, I'm afraid they won't let go of the opportunity to make money. They still haven't done enough ideological construction." okay!"
"What is ideological construction? How come I have never heard of it?"
Ye An smiled and gave his own example at this critical moment: "Guan, you know that our Puhui Huihui company has a huge amount of money coming in and out every year, but why is there so little corruption happening, even on the company's official website? From the manager, to the shopkeeper, to the clerks, Xiaosi is trying his best to maintain the safety of the business, and never commits any theft without supervision?"
Zhao Zhen shook his head again. Of course he knew that it was much easier to embezzle money in a place like Puhui Company than to be banned from the palace.
Ye An gave an example with a smile: "Once there was a fire in the warehouse of the main office on Nanmen Street. The fire was very strong. To ensure safety, the shopkeeper of the main office ordered everyone to evacuate until the patrol department came to the fire shop to put out the fire. But the store clerk, Xiaosi and even the accountant took action together and put out the fire..."
Ye An calmed down a little and said: "That's because they all know that once something happens to the head office, their monthly salary will be reduced. Fighting the fire is not only for the company, but also for themselves. The company has a year-end bonus every year. As long as you do It's good, as long as you have merit and don't make mistakes, everyone will have a share, and the money is easy to come by and you can get it reliably, which is much safer than embezzlement and hiding it privately!"
Zhao Zhen nodded slowly, looked at Ye And and said: "You mean to let the people in the Forbidden Palace regard the palace as their home?"
Ye An said loudly: "The official family has learned a lesson! Only by truly returning home can the current predicament be eliminated. These palace ministers can arrest them, but if the official family does not change the situation in the palace, I am afraid that I will sweep the banzhongli court again. Do it once!"
Zhao Zhen knew Ye An's thoughts, but it was impossible for Ye An to become an internal prison in the palace. He turned to look at Lan Jizong beside him and said: "Sir Lan, just do what Ye Hou said. Write down the charter and submit it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it will be banned."
"The officials have calmed down their anger. The first step has almost been completed, and the next step needs to be taken..."
"Whatever means you have, feel free to do it, I will rely on the imperial writings as proof!"
Ye An smiled bitterly and said: "Guan family, it's getting late, you'd better go back to the palace! It's peaceful in the confinement, there is no need to worry."
Zhao Zhen pointed at Ye An and scolded with a smile: "Hey Ye An, you are trying to chase me away! Why did I delay you in the Imperial City Department?"
Ye An said seriously: "After all, it is a private matter. The official family is not suitable for the emperor to come in person. The matter of the Imperial City Department is a shady method. The emperor's interference is detrimental to the dignity!"
Zhao Zhen stood up from his seat, looked at the mountains of precious belongings in front of him and said, "Check it out, I will use these to personally interview the emperor's uncle..."
"Not for officials!"
Ye An was startled by Zhao Zhen's rashness. The most taboo thing at this time was to confront him face to face. You are the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and he is the uncle of the emperor of the Song Dynasty. Regardless of the age between the two parties, even if they are monarchs and ministers, Neither can we use these directional evidences to hold people accountable.
None of the eunuchs' confessions mentioned King Jing, and they even had little contact with King Jing's palace. Otherwise, why would we need to spread the word to establish evidence?!
Besides, when it comes to the confrontation with the emperor in person, it will not end well. The clan members will backlash, and the courtiers will not let this matter be made known to the world for the sake of the face of the Tian family.
Young Zhao Zhen is still too energetic, which is a good thing and a bad thing at the same time. However, Ye An hopes that Zhao Zhen's vigorous nature can continue for a long time, and he does not want people to become weak and contented in middle age.
After walking around in front of this hill of accumulated wealth, Zhao Zhen suddenly turned to Ye An and said: "The Tian family supports them, why do they still collude with the clan?"
"Because the Tian family only supports them, these eunuchs also have families outside the palace, and they also need to make a living in Tokyo. Judging from the results of the interrogation, the time span for instigating palace people to rebel is extremely long, and many of them have been instigated since the late emperor's dynasty. Yes, this method is very clever, we don’t seek speed, we only seek effectiveness!”
Ye An's words were quite meaningful. Zhao Zhen was suddenly shocked and said: "Rebellious ministers and traitors! The late emperor had already started to tamper with him during his dynasty. Is this... could it be!"
Ye An didn't dare to speak, but both Zhao Zhen and Lan Jizong beside him became frightened. When Chen Tong didn't understand why, Zhao Zhen said in a cold and low voice: "The late emperor gave birth to six sons, Wen Wang Zhao Ti, in memory of Prince Zhao You, Chang Wang Zhao Zhi, Xin Wang Zhao Zhi, Qin Wang Zhao Qi, and I...six sons died in infancy and five died, and I am the only one alive..."
Ye An's heart trembled. Sure enough, Zhao Zhen still suspected this matter. Five of the six sons died. If even Zhao Zhen died, then the "traditional arts" that the old Zhao family has inherited from his younger brother would start again. .
Zhao Heng gave birth to six princes and five died. Zhao Yuanyan had four sons, but his nephew Zhao Zhen had no sons, so he passed the throne to his nephew Zhao Zongshi.
This speculation from Zhao Zhen made Ye An instantly connect with history, and he was greatly shocked. Is the real history like this? If so, it would be a huge conspiracy to subvert Ye An's three views.
The struggle for the throne of the Zhao and Song Tian family was not duller than that of any other dynasty. On the contrary, it was more insidious and secretive, and the methods were more vicious and terrifying.
It is said that the old Zhao family's clan is stable, but there is a precedent of brother taking over. Starting from Taizong, it has been regarded as kinship theft of the country. It is impossible for subsequent descendants to say that they will not be affected at all.
It's no wonder that Zhao Zhen would have great hostility and speculation about Jing Wang Zhao Yuanyan, but neither he nor Ye An or even Lan Jizong knew that this matter could not be revealed to the world.
All contests were conducted in secret, and at this time Zhao Zhen also gave up his plans.
"I want to be a benevolent king!"
Zhao Zhen's words slowly expressed the anguish in his heart. "Benevolent king" was the expectation of the courtiers, and it was also the best way for him to rule the Song Dynasty.
But there are too many things that have to be sacrificed. How can Renjun fall out with his own uncle? How can Renjun be disrespectful to the Queen Mother who has taken care of him for many years?
Zhao Zhen fell into a kind of hesitation over these two things. He looked at Ye An in confusion and said: "I want to be a benevolent and wise king, but in this way, I have to let go of the bad guys in the clan, and I am not allowed to enshrine my biological mother. This is Is it the actions of a benevolent king or the actions of a wise king?"
Lan Jizong and Chen Tong bowed down in fear. These words were not something Zhao Zhen, an official of the Song Dynasty, could say, let alone eunuchs like them, who could answer them.
Ye An frowned and looked at Zhao Zhen. He was really angry and said amidst the horror of Lan Jizong and Chen Tong: "Did the officials misunderstand Renjun and Mingjun?"