Chapter 282 Weirdness Han Shizhong also brought a letter from Zongze, saying that as the commander-in-chief of the Fourth Army, he did not report the knowledge, condoned what they did, and was willing to take responsibility for the matter. Zhang Jun expressed that he agreed with what Ouyang said, especially Mongolia is like a sharp sword hanging on the original head, which may fall at any time. Zhang Jun also said that although they were more than a hundred tribes split into multiple alliances, their languages ????and habits were all interoperable. Once powerful people gathered together, it would definitely be a disaster for the Song Dynasty in the future. Zhao Yu said angrily: "Disaster? But after all, we don't have it now. Ask the historian, when was the original expansion of the territory not due to the invasion of foreign enemies and then counterattack to gain the territory? When was there an initiative to attack and exterminate the tribes to seize the land? "Zong Ze was not surprised and did not correct Zhao Yu's historical error and said: "Your Majesty, I am just investigating the facts. According to my opinion, what the generals said is not unreasonable." "You can mobilize the army without authorization today? The one who will be transferred is the Yongxing Army. The one who will be transferred tomorrow will be the Tokyo Forbidden Army. "Lawless, how do they know that I have no plan? I haven't settled the matter with them for Li Han's imprisonment. It's not that I don't plan to go to them." "Forget it." "Your Majesty, I don't know what to do with Mr. Ou?" "Oh?" Zhao Yu glanced at Zong Ze and asked, "No, I think that if your Majesty declares Mr. Ou a traitor, If your Majesty accuses Mr. Ou of dereliction of duty, that is a matter for the Ministry of Civil Affairs. If Your Majesty accuses Mr. Ou of deploying troops without authorization, that is a matter of the three chambers that Your Majesty said. It only applies to officials who are in prison, collaborate with the enemy, and conspire against the enemy." "So you are here to find out the news." Zhao Yuyouyou asked: "A lot of people want to know, right? Is Ouyang going to fall? ? Everyone¡¯s minds are aroused, right?¡± Zongze replied: ¡°Your Majesty is talking about someone else. I don¡¯t have such thoughts. Since I shouldn¡¯t ask, I won¡¯t say anything.¡± "Ouyang himself understands that I just gave him the iron certificate for the elixir book, and then I turned around and killed him. I will never do such a thing." Zhao Yu said: "But we have to punish him, otherwise in the future everyone will be under the banner of serving the country and the people. The flag is worthless, and the world will be in chaos sooner or later. Just leave this matter alone and go down. " "Ouyang, do you know the crime?" The three-chamber trial began, and the Minister of Punishment shouted with surprise. "Convicted." Ouyang, who was standing below, replied. "What crime do you know?" "" Ouyang sighed: "You don't know what crime I am guilty of, so why are you interrogating me?" "Ouyang, don't be too arrogant." "I'm not arrogant. Whatever crime you say, I should do it. "That's right." The Minister of Punishment asked helplessly: "Can you admit that you falsely conveyed the imperial edict?" "Admit it." "Admit it." How to mobilize Yongxing's army?" "Secret" Ouyang spread his hands: "I won't do it unless you torture me." "Humph, I still understand the rules." Xing Bu Shang: "Look, If you are right, just draw a pledge. "Ouyang cannot be tortured, or even put on torture instruments." So, after a few minutes, the three-court trial came to an end. Sandang reported the situation to the emperor and waited for the emperor to convict Ouyang. ¡ Although Zhao Yu meant to deal with Ouyang severely, there was great opposition within the court and among the people. Officials proposed a motion to pardon Ouyang in three consecutive court meetings. There were also Ouyang's students in the army who came to plead for mercy. Most of the people thought that Ouyang had done nothing wrong. Especially after understanding the history of nomadic invasion, many people think that Ouyang's approach is very correct. Zhao Yu was under great pressure, and few people supported her. This was the most distrustful question she faced among officials and people since she usurped the throne. The current mainstream opinion is that although Ouyang did something inappropriate, his motivation was not for his own interests, but for the interests of the country and the nation. You may consider no punishment or a light punishment. Su Qian, the deliberation official, even proposed that the ministers vote on the matter. At this time, Chen Dong wrote a letter, directly calling Ouyang a rebellious minister and a traitor. He had no heart for his father, which was a great treason. This statement is well founded. Ancient people mixed the country and the monarch together in their thinking. The monarch also thinks that the country is his own country, such as Li Tang Tianxia, ??Zhao Jia Tianxia and so on. Loyalty to the emperor is a criterion for measuring whether he is a good minister, but Ouyang did not consider Zhao Yu's status not only in this matter, but also in many matters. He just did what he thought was right, which was not allowed at the time. There is no necessary connection between what is right and what should be done. On the contrary, you did something wrong.?But if you are recognized by the monarch, then you are a good minister. For example, Qin Hui did many wrong things, but those things were in the interests of the monarch or ruler. Chen Dongchao¡¯s appearance dissatisfied many people, but it suited Zhao Yu. But if she really wanted to deal with the traitorous ministers and traitors, she would not be able to bear it. But at this time something not too big or too small happened. Six hundred students of Taixue wrote to the provincial government, demanding that Chen Dong be dismissed from the post of official Qingyi. The reason was that Chen Dong¡¯s petition to Ouyang, a rebellious minister and traitor, was not done through Taixue Qingyi. It was a one-sided statement made by Chen Dong¡¯s family and could not represent Taixue. Qingyi¡¯s opinions. There were indeed such regulations at that time when the positions of Qingyi Doctor and Consultative Doctor were established. In accordance with the rules, Li Gang sent the name of the Qingyi doctor chosen by the imperial students to Zhao Yu together with the seal of dismissal of Chen Dong. But no one expected that Zhao Yu refuted the imperial student unreasonably, which made the imperial student very dissatisfied. The group surrounded the palace gate and demanded that Dr. Qingyi be replaced in accordance with the rules. Chen Dong is currently the only person who supports Zhao Yu most strongly. Of course, Zhao Yu does not want to see such an embarrassing thing as his dismissal, but now things are even more embarrassing. If he is not dismissed, it means that he has broken his promise. In the end, the matter was brought to a standstill, and a few days later Zhao Yu could only dismiss Chen Dongqing from his position as doctor. The new Qing Yi doctor enumerated Ouyang's contribution when he attended the first court meeting, and then explained the correctness and justice of the Yongxing military route operation. They are all knowledgeable people, and they know that nomads have always brought disaster to the original world, but never happiness. Therefore, the new Qing Yi doctor fully agreed and agreed with Ouyang's approach, and said that the fact was that the mobilization of the Yongxing military route did not add trouble to the war against Liao. Therefore, the Qing officials demanded that Ouyang be convicted of gross negligence and dismissed from office. Or a court meeting. More than twenty ministers agreed, asking Zhao Yu to pay attention to the Qing's opinions. "You are forcing the palace." Zhao Yu said coldly: "I am not opening the court meeting to ask you to force the palace, but to correct the incorrect things I may have done." "Return to your majesty, I dare not force the palace. But your majesty also said to open the court meeting It is to prevent His Majesty from doing wrong things and not doing things like those of a foolish king. Mr. Ou is a pillar of the Song Dynasty and has made great contributions to the Song Dynasty, but he does not ask for anything in return. But his sincerity can be seen. If your Majesty follows Chen Dong's instructions and kills Master Dingou for his traitorous officials, I am afraid that everyone in the world will not accept it." The admonishment doctor replied. "This world belongs to my Zhao family, not yours." Zhao Yu said: "I have the final say on Ouyang's crime. Furthermore, this matter is a matter for the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, not a major matter related to the country. According to the rules, There is no need to vote. "Zhao Yu didn't want to kill Ouyang, but others didn't know that. Seeing the emperor's attitude, everyone felt that Ouyang was in danger. But Zhao Yu couldn't say it clearly. After a long silence, a bold official said: "Taizu said, the world and the scholar-bureaucrats will rule together." "That's enough, retreat from the court." The court meeting ended hastily. If this is the case, forget it. After all, Zhao Yu has a high prestige, and she will be the one in the end. That's right. But that night something happened that shocked both the government and the public. The new Qingyi doctor was stabbed to death on the street. Zhao Yu was shocked when he received the news, and immediately ordered the Kaifeng Mansion to arrest the murderer overnight. After struggling all night, he arrested more than 30 suspects, but he could not determine who the murderer was. The next time he went to court, Zhao Yu clearly felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. More than a dozen ministers who most supported the opinions of the Qing officials refused to go to court because of illness. All those who came were silent. Although no one defended Ouyang anymore, Zhao Yu felt very uneasy. Zhao Yu finally asked: "What's going on with Dr. Qingyi's case?" Kaifeng Fuyin replied: "The more than 30 people arrested are basically impossible to be the murderers." "Are you a jobber?" Zhao Yu said: "Li Gang, you What do you think?" Li Gang hesitated for a while and said, "Your Majesty, there are rumors that two or three internal guards were seen near the place where Dr. Qingyi died." "What do you mean?" Zhao Yu asked. : "Could it be that I sent someone to assassinate Dr. Qing Yi?" Li Gang said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, it's just a rumor in the market." "" Zhao Yu was silent. Although Li Gang kept saying that it was a rumor in the market, everyone looked at Chao Shang's attitude. I'm more willing to believe that I did it. Almost all the villains were eliminated. Only then did Zhao Yu realize that the court could not only have good ministers and capable officials, but there must also be villains. It's a pity that all three villains were killed by Ouyang, but just because Ouyang killed these three villains, the courtiers showed more concern about Ouyang's life and death. Zhao Yu was silent for as long as he was silent. After watching for a long time, Zhao Yu said helplessly: "Vote in half a month to convict Ouyang." Only in this way can he clear his innocence. "Your Majesty is wise," the ministers said. ¡ After returning to the palace, Zhao Yu asked the maids in the palace to leave, and then he was very angry and smashed several porcelains to vent his heart."Rebellion against them." "Your Majesty, if you calm down and take a look, it seems that the attitude of the ministers is excusable." Zhao Yudao: "I am very calm, you say" "Actually, this matter is surrounded by a clear discussion. The clear discussion is now It is known as the Little Court, and many officials go there at certain times to express their views on things. No matter what you say is right or wrong, as long as you can tell a truth, you can speak to the Qing Council. " "This. "I know the matter." "But Your Majesty doesn't know the rules of Qingyi. According to the rules, Qingyi and Xiangyi cannot express their own opinions. For example, Chen Dong wants to express the mainstream opinions of Qingyi in the court, not him. My own opinion. Su Qian wanted to express the mainstream opinion of the business association, not his personal opinion. However, Chen Dong obviously violated the rules and ignored everyone's conclusions. This is what he said. The main reason for the anger of the ministers. "No matter what Chen Dong's opinion is, they collectively oppose Chen Dong's personal opinion." "Chen Dong?" Zhao Yu thought. : "He is a loyal and honest minister." "Your Majesty, Chen Dong is an official of the Qing Dynasty. Regardless of whether he is loyal or honest, his behavior has offended the public. Your Majesty also knows that Qing Yi not only represents the imperial students, but also represents many officials. "My opinion." Jiu Gong said, "Chen Dong really wanted to help His Majesty, but it was not helpful. Of course, the death of the new Qing Yi doctor was a result of the dissatisfaction of the ministers with His Majesty. If His Majesty did not have enough authority. On the spot, the minister asked your Majesty to hand over several internal guards who appeared nearby." Zhao Yu frowned and asked, "Do you think there are internal guards there?" "Your Majesty, there are thousands of internal guards in the capital. What's so strange about appearing there?" Jiu Gong said, "But it's hard to explain such a thing. Even if your Majesty catches the murderer now, you can't hand him over, otherwise everyone will think that your Majesty is trying to cover up. " Zhao Yuxiang wanted to ask: "Who do you think could have done this? Ouyang? " "Your Majesty, that's basically impossible. Mr. Ou is being closely guarded in prison, and there are internal guards patrolling around him. In these days, I have only seen Su Qian, and he has not said a few words at all." Jiu Gonggong smiled bitterly: "Actually, there may be many. They may be Dr. Qingyi's enemies, or they may be seeking revenge on the wrong person. Who knows. " Zhao Yu nodded: "The emperor assassinated the minister. I don't want to bear this name. "" Zhao Yu looked at Ouyang in prison uniform and asked with a deep sigh. "Okay?" "Okay." Ouyang replied. With such questions and answers, Zhao Yu felt the atmosphere was awkward. Ouyang's indifferent tone was completely different from his previous one. Zhao Yu calculated that Ouyang had been sent to the prison for more than two months. Zhao Yu asked: "Do you hate me?" "No" Such a conversation could not proceed at all. Jiu Gonggong coughed and said: "Master Ou, the emperor has no intention of making things difficult for you, but you also know that if you do such a big thing, your majesty will always "I want an explanation." "" Ouyang said, "I'm afraid that's not what the emperor thought before, right? The grassroots hope that the emperor will settle the case earlier and decide whether to kill or let go. " Ouyang is telling the truth. That's what Tamahara thought at first. Although it is not necessary to kill Ouyang, I hope to put some labels on Ouyang's behavior. Zhao Yu said: "I have decided that the court will convict you in half a month." "Thank you, Your Majesty." Due to the murder of the Qing Yi doctor, the current public opinion in the court and the people is almost overwhelmingly supporting Ouyang's innocence. However, the court ministers also understood that it was impossible to be innocent. After all, the charges were still there. The voting date soon came, and the atmosphere inside the court was a little serious. Chen Dong was promoted to the fifth-rank Hanlin editor by Zhao Yu. The first thing he said at the moment was that he enumerated Ouyang's actions of not being a king or father in various matters. Chen Dong also changed his tone, no longer saying that Ouyang was a rebellious minister and a traitor, but that Ouyang was a treacherous minister who enjoyed great achievements. For the sake of his own merit and reputation, he repeatedly violated the rules, betrayed the emperor's trust, and did things he shouldn't have done. Therefore, he hoped to confiscate Ouyang's wealth, demote him to a commoner, exile him to the frontier, and never hire him. The new officials of the Qing Dynasty believed that Ouyang was indeed wrong, but his motivation was not for his own personal gain, and it was a great contribution to the original cause. Therefore, their opinion was that Ouyang should be dismissed from his official position. Zongze said that Ouyang's fault was relatively serious, but there were no traces of rebellion or rebellion, but he could not warn the world if he was not punished. His opinion was to exile Ouyang to the border. Zhao Yu listened from above, and her heart suddenly shuddered. She discovered that everyone had something in common, that is, they all agreed to remove Ouyang from his official position and fame.Although he had previously been dismissed from his official position and assignment, he was still registered in the Ministry of Personnel and had titles. Being demoted to a commoner means that everything is wiped out, and you will no longer be able to be employed as a court official in the future. Everyone seems to think that it is better for Ouyang not to be an official. Zhao Yu thought of the transportation industry. If Ouyang hadn't provided suggestions at that time, the consequences would have been disastrous. Thinking of this, Zhao Yu said: "I have a suggestion. This Ouyang is a bit lawless, but Doctor Qingyi is right. Ouyang is not for his own selfish interests. Mr. Zong is also right, Ouyang's fault is indeed a bit bigger. . But since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the number one scholar has never been dismissed. I think it is unreasonable and unreasonable, so I suggest that Ouyang not be dismissed from the official position and can be used at any time." This proposal made everyone stunned. The emperor changed his face when he said this. Immediately, a minister said that Ouyang would be punished if he made a mistake. I hope the emperor will be cruel and punish him. The atmosphere became very strange. Zhao Yu had previously blamed Ouyang, and everyone was opposed to it. Now Zhao Yu suddenly wants to release Ouyang without charge, and everyone is opposed to it. Zhao Yu understood clearly that this courtier was really all-encompassing. Zhao Yu was right. He had a good relationship with Su Qian, and even the ministers who had direct interests were protecting Ouyang. However, his power was too small after all, so he could only use another group to help. But the opinion of another group is that they agree to protect Ouyang, but Ouyang can no longer be an official. The two groups must reach a consensus on this point. Li Gang, a minister with few interests involved, did not agree with Ouyang continuing to serve as an official. Therefore, no one among the ministers agreed that Ouyang should continue to serve as a court official. No one wants Ouyang to die, but no one wants Ouyang to continue to be an official. This made Zhao Yu's heart tremble. She always felt that there was a conspiracy. Price increases in the transportation industry are definitely not a single event. It was a premeditated and controlled incident related to the imperial court. Ouyang is obviously a stepping stone blocking their progress. Thinking of this, Zhao Yu said: "I have decided that Ouyang's trip will indeed benefit the country. I will be fined for half a year." "Your Majesty, think twice." Half of Li Gangwei's courtiers walked out together: "If you make a mistake, you will not punish it, and you will tolerate and condone it. It is absolutely unacceptable. "That's right." "Since your Majesty voted to convict, the ministers have to share your worries." A third-rank minister said. "You have no joke." A minister reminded Zhao Yu that you must follow the rules.