The ensuing news caught Zhao Zhen even more off guard. The Northwest Fourth Army sent people to ask for their salaries for the second half of the year, saying that Mr. Su had no longer paid the salaries and rations to the soldiers and horses of the Fourth Army because Mr. Su said that he had resigned.
; Immediately afterwards, the horse farm in the northwest also came to ask for money, saying that Mr. Su would no longer provide the concentrate and related expenses for feeding the horses for the imperial court; then the Department of Arms announced that the Suji mine was suspended for a rest, and the sale of iron and coal was suspended. In the second half of the year,
Armor and weapons began; and then the Mingzhu newspaper, which was published throughout the Song Dynasty, ceased publication. The last issue vaguely revealed that Mr. Su was devoted to the country and became ill, but was suspected by others. The whole country was shocked for a while, and public opinion was like
boil.
People's hearts began to fluctuate, and rumors began to spread. After Mr. Su resigned, all the policies he had presided over would be abolished. This caused even more panic among the people. People were frightened and asked for inside information everywhere. Because of the Ministry of Development and Reform,
Once the policy is abolished, many people will return to poverty overnight. Encouraging business has allowed many people to get off the land, encouraging reclamation has allowed many people to have private land, and national highway and water conservancy construction has raised nearly 300 million yuan of national bonds. These Soviet Union
Jin naturally handles things smoothly in the court. When Su Jin steps down, who can he turn to?
Zhao Zhen was furious, and the whole court was in a commotion; Yan Shu was old and had no energy and methods to deal with it, and Zhang Yaozuo and others had no ability or prestige to deal with it. In recent years, major financial matters and basic construction policies that benefit the people have been handled by Su Jin.
He and Li Chong issued the announcement through the Development and Reform Department, and the others didn't know how to run it at all. As soon as these two people reported illness, political affairs suddenly became a mess - a mess.
How could Zhao Zhen not know that all of this was Su Jin's demonstration against him, and the opinions of the imperial court were gradually going against him? Many officials knew through some means that Zhang Yaozuo and Han Jiang were slandering Su Jin, and they all defended Su Jin.
; Su Jin's achievements can only be looked up to and out of reach for these officials. Unexpectedly, the emperor would be suspicious of Su Jin. Everyone could not help but feel aggrieved for Su Jin. Although no one dared to talk about it openly, most of them were passive in doing things.
Slow down at work and extremely languid.
Zhao Zhen sent Yan Shu to persuade Su Jin several times. Su Jin either invited him to taste seafood or went fishing at the beach. He didn't mention anything about government affairs. Yan Shu knew Su Jin's temper and he would retaliate against his stubbornness to the end. The emperor's face was lost
If you don't give it, your old face will be worth mentioning.[
Yan Shu felt guilty, and because he was already old, he immediately became ill and took office after the New Year. This made matters worse, and the imperial court fell down two mountains in a row, and even the most important officials in the court were in charge. Zhao Zhen wanted to use Xia Song, but Xia Song actually refused.
, I think it’s also because of Su Jin.
Zhang Yaozuo asked Zhang Guifei to whisper in the emperor's ears that he wanted to seek the position of prime minister. Zhao Zhen was angry. He was not stupid. He knew that Zhang Yaozuo could be used to disrupt the situation, but such an important position must not be held by a capable person. Zhang Guifei just said
After saying a few words, he was kicked off the dragon bed by Zhao Zhen, crying until he was unconscious.
The situation was getting more and more chaotic. Although Zhao Zhen hated it in his heart, he had to bow his head. As soon as Su Jin exerted his strength, he knew that the lifeline of the entire Song Dynasty was in Su Jin's hands. Whether it was military supplies or financial resources, Su Jin
It was enough to set the country in his hands back ten years. Zhao Zhen couldn't help but shudder when he thought about the situation ten years ago when the people were in famine, refugees were everywhere, bandits were rampant, and foreign enemies were invading and causing nuisance.
No matter how unwilling Zhao Zhen was, he still wanted to bow his head to Su Jin. He could only stabilize Su Jin first, and then find an opportunity, and it was the most appropriate opportunity, in order to remove the blockade of Su Jin from his heart.
If he was only afraid and jealous of Su Jin two months before Su Jin reported his illness, now Zhao Zhen feels fear towards Su Jin, and he must get rid of it.
On the third day of February in the fifth year of Huangyou's reign, Zhao Zhen faced the current crisis head-on for the first time in the morning court. He also took the initiative to ask the ministers in the morning court for the first time how to smooth the current chaotic situation and who would be Yan Shu's successor after he took office.
No one gave him an answer, and there was a dead silence in the civil and military affairs of the court. Zhao Zhen knew that everyone in their hearts was thinking about Su Jin, and no one wanted to be the leader.
In the silence, Bao Zheng, the powerful official of Kaifeng Mansion, came forward and said: "Your Majesty, there is only one person who can choose the phase. Everyone else can shoulder this important responsibility. This person is Su Jin. In the current chaotic situation, as long as Mr. Su returns, he will be able to do it immediately."
To calm down, I also ask the emperor to respect the importance of the country, respect the virtuous and people, and not to be instigated by the campy people. The Song Dynasty can be what it is today, not only because of the emperor’s wisdom, but also because of the concerted efforts of the ministers. Watching the Song Dynasty in chaos, the emperor
You need to reflect on yourself."
Only Bao Zheng dared to ask the emperor to reflect on himself, and he was the only one who dared to speak like this. Zhao Zhen remained silent for a long time and said: "I don't know why Su Jin resigned. I think I treated him well. Apart from Su Jin, all the people in the DPRK
Can anyone else take my place?"
Bao Zheng sighed secretly, it is really unwise for the emperor to insist on saving face at this time. Dignity is not something he comes from, but is given by others. Now that this incident has come out, the emperor's majesty has been wiped out, so he might as well take this opportunity to win the beauty of humility.
It's a good name, but you still have to say this.
"The emperor will make his own decision. I only have this memorial. If the emperor feels that others can take his place, he can ignore my words." Bao Zheng didn't want to say more.
Everyone in the Daqing Palace was extremely embarrassed. The atmosphere of a court meeting had never been so awkward. No one was willing to talk more. There was nothing to report. There were too many things to report. After the Department of Development and Reform was shut down, matters of all sizes piled up. Who could do these things?
Can it be solved again?
"Okay, I am willing to personally invite Su Aiqing to come out. Will Bao Aiqing be willing to go with me?" Zhao Zhen finally stopped struggling. A strong sense of humiliation came to his heart, and he almost roared in court.
"I am willing to accompany you, Your Majesty is wise." Bao Zheng said.
Zhang Yaozuo said in a sharp voice: "Su Jin's arrogance is too great. Is this still a human minister? How can such a person enter the court? What is the relationship between monarch and minister? Your Majesty, you can't lower your head, otherwise there is no authority left.
Word?"
Bao Zheng angrily rebuked: "Mr. Zhang, courtesy to virtuous officials has been around for a long time. Why don't you hear about the incident of visiting the thatched cottage three times? Furthermore, what qualifications do you have to speak here? In the final analysis, this turmoil is all caused by your slander. You are such a scumbag."
Man, when the Song Dynasty was prospering, Mr. Su was working hard for the country, and a villain like you was stabbing you in the back. What are your intentions? I can’t hold back my anger when I talk about it. I can’t wait to eat your flesh and drink you.
blood!"
The more Bao Zheng talked, the angrier he became, and he came closer to Zhang Yaozuo. Zhang Yaozuo was so frightened that he backed away and said, "What are you doing? The emperor is here, what do you want?"
Bao Zheng threw the jade wat in his hand towards Zhang Yaozuo and hit him on the head. Zhang Yaozuo saw blood on his head and the jade wat broke into two halves. Zhang Yaozuo fell to the ground with a groan and shouted: "Bao Zheng killed someone.
Bao Zheng killed someone."
The whole palace looked on with cold eyes, and even Zhao Zhen didn't say a word of comfort or restraint. Zhang Yaozuo was panicking and wanted to find some help. He looked at the admonishers at Han Jiangji's censor's stage, but they turned their heads and looked at him.
I didn't even dare to look at him.
"Let's retreat. I'm tired. Tomorrow at midnight, I will drive to Mingzhou. Someone will make preparations early." Zhao Zhen looked pale, put his hand on his forehead, and went down to the palace with Huang Peisheng's support.[
…
On the fourth day of February, Zhao Zhen made his first tour to the south, and it was also the first time he left Bianliang since he came to the throne. But the most embarrassing thing was that he was forced to invite Su Jin to come out, and he was in a terrible mood.
Cars with tens of thousands of people driving on the wide national highway, through the car, you can see green trees on both sides, flat fields and ditches on the roadside, which makes you feel a little relaxed.
"Your Majesty, a few years ago, this place was still a wasteland, overgrown with weeds, suffering from drought in spring and drought in summer. Now dozens of miles in the suburbs of Beijing have become harvest valleys. This is all due to Mr. Su's full efforts." Bao Zheng whispered softly beside him.
road.
Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and said nothing.
"Look at the national highway, Mr. Su joked. Every inch of it is paved with copper coins. The national highway runs through the entire Song Dynasty. It plays a great role in military transportation and business roads. In the battle with Liao four years ago, if the national highway was not smooth,
With the timely delivery of materials and resources from the southern states, how can they stop the Liao army of 700,000 people?"
Zhao Zhen was silent again. Looking at the data and verbal reports, his feelings were not intuitive or strong. Now that he has gone out of the palace to check on the spot, he realizes how difficult it is.
"Along this national road, the emperor can also see many small market towns, which are commercial markets and places for goods to be transferred. Mr. Su worked hard, acted carefully, and tried his best to make the Song Dynasty prosperous. I saw him years ago
, it was really touching to find that he had hoarfrost on his temples; he, Su Ji, donated more than 3,000 guan every year to subsidize various expenses of the court and make up for the financial deficit. For him, it was just for fame and fortune.
If you want fame and fortune, why do you need to do this? You can buy people's hearts and set up widespread relief, which will come faster, so why do you need to act through the court?"
Zhao Zhen regretted slightly. He was confined in the palace without seeing or hearing. Naturally, he would not have these feelings. Putting himself in his shoes, Su Jin really needed to use the court to achieve his goal. With his ability, in terms of where he was...
You can prosper anywhere, and you don't need to make a big move; maybe you hurt his heart too much this time?
In fact, in Mingzhou, thousands of miles away, Su Jin was not sad at all. He was running up and down in a shipyard with a hat on his head, gesticulating. After arriving in Mingzhou, he suddenly saw a dream in his mind.
He was a person who wanted to do whatever he wanted, so he immediately started planning.