Zhao Zhen finally began to demonstrate. A series of personnel changes were enough for the courtiers to see his determination to take charge of the government, and at the same time, Zhao Yuanyan saw the power and means of the emperor.
Whether it is Lu Yijian or Wang Zeng, all it takes is one decree to stop causing trouble in the court. This is the majesty that an emperor should have.
Zhao Zhen, who was also determined, no longer hesitated, and secretly ordered Ye An to start arranging means against Jing King Zhao Yuanyan.
As a result, various rumors and rumors about King Jing began to appear. The most powerful one was the rumor that King Jing Yuanyan was the marshal of the world's military and horse capital!
This is not an ordinary title. The so-called Grand Marshal of the World's Soldiers and Horses is the supreme commander of the entire army. He is in charge of military affairs and is in charge of the conquest of a country. He has a very powerful position and is not a fixed position.
Only when the country is in crisis, or during foreign conquests, will it be granted the emperor's title, and it will be withdrawn as soon as the work is completed.
Now there are rumors saying that, it really drove Zhao Yuanyan to death, and this statement became more and more popular among the people. Some people even connected this matter with Emperor Zhenzong, saying that Emperor Zhenzong left a will before his death.
In order to prevent Liu E from seizing the throne of Zhao and Song Dynasty, he secretly ordered Zhao Yuanyan to give him the seal of the Marshal of the World's Soldiers and Horses...
No one with any sense would believe such a rumor that was full of loopholes. First of all, Emperor Zhenzong was not without an heir. He still had the crown prince Zhao Zhen who could succeed him. It was impossible for the courtiers and officials to let Liu E seize the power of the Zhao family.
Emperor Zhenzong knew this better than anyone else. He could not go to great lengths to allow his younger brother to secretly control the world's troops. This was not just a precaution, but a dig for himself.
Secondly, even if this is true, why didn't Zhao Yuanyan reveal his name so early and had to wait for Liu E's death and Zhao Zhen to take charge before jumping out? This is not about protecting the Zhao family, but a naked rebellion!
It's just that although the matter is simple, the common people only believe what they want to believe. Who cares about that at this time? Since someone is spreading it, just watch the fun.
Furthermore, Zhao Yuanyan's reputation in the court was not bad. He was Taizong's favorite son at that time. He was granted the title of "Twenty-eight Taibao" when he was twenty years old. He was known as the "Twenty-eight Taibao" in the Forbidden City.
He was the eighth son of Emperor Taizong, so he was called the "Eight Great Kings" by the people.
If you look at his resume, you will know how generous the Heavenly Family was to him. During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, he successively served as the governor of various Taoist circles, Tongping Zhangshi, moved to Taifu and Zhongshu Ling, the governor of Shaanxi Province, and was named King of Jing.
After Zhao Zhen came to the throne, in order to appease the clan, especially to appease Zhao Yuanyan to prevent him from having a brother-in-law incident, Liu E specially issued an order to move to Shangzhu State, Taishi, Yangzhou Mu, and Kaifu Yitong.
This was a great favor and honor to him, and it was also a comfort to Zhao Yuanyan. From that time on, Zhao Yuanyan began to resent Liu E. It was precisely because of these honors that he was given that he would be criticized by the people of the world whenever he was dissatisfied.
Doubtful, being said to be greedy!
But now, facing the rumors in the market, Zhao Yuanyan felt fear for the first time. The commander-in-chief of the world's soldiers and horses, this was something he did not dare to think about.
It doesn't matter how much favor the Tian family gives him, but this name is a head-turning existence. Even if it is a defensible rumor, he is afraid that someone will spread it.
It may be a rumor or even a joke in the city of Tokyo, but if it spreads to other state capitals, it will be a poisonous arrow that kills people!
The Song Dynasty clan was different from the previous dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, it was not taboo for the clan to lead troops. Many generals even came from the clan, and there were even high-ranking officials. However, in the Song Dynasty, the most taboo thing for the clan was to worship the prime minister, lead troops, and even
It is not even allowed to interact with the Prime Minister or the Privy Council.
Now that he has become Lao Shizi's "Generalissimo of the Army" for no reason, isn't this a life-threatening matter?!
For a moment, Zhao Yuanyan felt that this was the little emperor's method, deliberately using it to force him to submit, but when he thought about it carefully, he did not believe that his nephew could have such a method.
This is not a simple matter. If you are not careful, it may destroy the majesty of the Tian family. What you have to do is to be "magnanimous" and not care about this matter at all.
Zhao Yuanyan, who had made up his mind, immediately told everyone in the mansion not to discuss the matter. At the same time, he opened the middle door. If any servants from Kaifeng Mansion or the palace came to the door, they must be well received.
At this time, Zhao Yuanyan was really fearful and hoped that this matter would make a big fuss. Since he didn't do it himself, he might be able to take advantage of the opportunity and turn his back on the customers...
Wang Bowen, a bachelor of Longtuge University, was in a panic in the government office. He originally thought it was a rumor among ignorant people, but it would stop in a few days.
But as soon as he sat down in the signing room after court this morning, Judge Wei Dewang rushed over with a copy of the Tokyo Morning News. After reading the contents of the newspaper, Wang Bowen felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
Even a three-year-old child couldn't believe that Fei Yu actually appeared in the morning newspaper with huge sales. Wang Bowen, who could no longer sit still, immediately placed a fortune and ordered the Tokyo city government officials to jointly patrol the city with Yuhou to arrest the person who spread the rumor.
But in the vast sea of people, rumors are flying, how can we catch the person behind the scenes, not to mention no one knows whether there is someone!
When the news reached the palace, Zhao Zhen sent someone to Kaifeng Mansion to inquire about the matter. The person who came was Chen Tong, the eunuch of the palace. Wang Bowen suddenly became frightened.
Seeing Chen Tong sitting down and sipping tea leisurely, Wang Bowen and Wei Dewang looked at each other. The arrival of this high-ranking official in the palace obviously represented the official's eagerness for accountability. Although he didn't say a word, his attitude was compelling.
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"You two don't need to be nervous. A certain family is just sent by the government to ask questions. Anyone with a discerning eye can see this at a glance, but it is a bit strange! Who dares to spread such rumors to slander His Highness King Jing of the Song Dynasty?"
Wang Bowen frowned and said: "I sent the Kaifeng government officials and the patrolling Yuhou to arrest the people who were spreading the rumors. However, these people heard about it from other people's words. They are just rumors and cannot be true."
Chen Tong raised his eyebrows: "Wang Zhifu means that the culprit cannot be found? How can such rumors be given up?"
Wang Bowen's heart sank, and he looked at Chen Tong and said: "I will go to the meeting to report to the officials, and I also ask Chen Daguan to report back to the officials. The villain is ignorant and cannot be governed, and there is no way to pacify King Jing!"
Chen Tong was slightly startled. Wei Dewang, who thought he was going to attack, tugged on Wang Bowen's sleeves hurriedly, trying to keep him low-key. Unexpectedly, Chen Tong smiled and said: "The officials also have the same idea! That's why I asked you to wait.
Let’s find out the truth! The prince is indeed the magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture for the second time, and he is very measured! This is very good, I can also pay homage to the officials!"
After Chen Tong finished speaking, he left, but Wang Bowen and Wei Dewang, who were originally nervous, were stunned for a moment.
After Chen Tong left, the two looked at each other in confusion. Wang Bowen was the first to speak: "Is it possible that the officials already knew about this and had a plan?"
Wei Dewang said with emotion: "The officials are the benevolent masters of our Song Dynasty. If there are too many arrests and heavy penalties are imposed, there will be fear of uproar in the world, and there will be a trend of literary inquisition. Once no one dares to speak out, how can we serve the country? King Jing is still here Afraid of rumors, why don’t others die to prove their innocence?!”
Wang Bowen nodded slightly and said: "Sure enough, the emperor of the official family has a benevolent heart. We are very lucky!"
"Why are you still standing there stunned? Shouldn't you report it to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China at this time and let all officials see it?"
Wang Bowen was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Well done to you, Wei Dewang! Very good, very good!"
As long as Zhao Zhen's attitude is confirmed and filled with compliments, once this memorial spreads in the court, neither the officials nor the courtiers will bother to worry about who spread the rumor...