This Song Dynasty is different

Chapter 24 Buried
Wang Zeng came to the Li family after going to the Yamen, and hugged Fu familiarly, "The official family has been trapped for many years, so they are a little naive."

"Anyone who has been trapped in a place since birth, sitting in a well and watching the sky, would be more naive than him." Li Xian touched the dog's head.

"Why didn't you persuade him?" Wang Zeng said: "I dare to say that this is a trap, just waiting for people to jump in. Those people never thought that it was an official who jumped in. But if you are cautious, you will do it. Big guy."

"With all due respect, the education in the first 14 years of the official family failed. The prime ministers and ministers are responsible for this." Li Xian was a little dissatisfied. "Now, if we want to get the official family back on track, studying behind closed doors is no longer possible. The only way is to get the official family back on track." The unity of knowledge and action.”

"speak English."

"Just let him experience beatings. The more beatings he takes, the more mature he will be."

Historically, Renzong was trapped in the palace for many years, and everything he knew about the outside world was obtained from the people around him. It can be said that he was a model of the frog in the well.

But it was different now. Li Xian tore a hole in the big net that trapped him.

When an emperor who is familiar with the world's situation and understands the ghosts of people's hearts reappears in the temple, where will the Song Dynasty go?

I'm looking forward to it!

Li Xian watched Wang Zeng go out, feeling very excited.

The next day, the Queen Mother summoned him.

"This is a trap." The Queen Mother said bluntly, "The officials are impulsive, but once they have opened their mouths, there is no reason to take them back, otherwise your words will fall on deaf ears in the future."

The so-called emperor's golden words and his words are meant to create an image of the emperor keeping his promises.Over time, the emperor's words will be believed by the people below.

This is also a way to establish authority.

"Yes." Zhao Zhen was a little frustrated.

"In that case, go ahead!" The Queen Mother said calmly: "Let the people from the Imperial City Department assist. Officials, remember, the most reliable people are not the civil servants, but those left behind by our ancestors."

Aren't you encouraging him to favor the eunuch?
Seeing Li Xian's strange expression, the Queen Mother asked: "Dingyuan Hou thinks something is wrong?"

"The Queen Mother is wise." Li Xian said: "Others only saw the eunuchs disrupting power, but they did not see the emperor's embarrassment. When both civil and military officials were untrustworthy, the emperor could only rely on his servants to maintain the situation. Otherwise, a change of dynasty would be imminent. .”

This is a man who understands... The Queen Mother said: "Lu Zongdao asked to see me before and said that he felt guilty for bringing down the officials. I said that since the officials have something to do, this is an opportunity."

Smooth sailing is not a problem, that is the icing on the cake.

Two people leave.

Soon, a chamberlain came in and whispered to Luo Chongxun.

The Queen Mother was reading the memorial and suddenly felt something in her heart and said: "The official family seems to have improved these days, but it is still naive and nonsense."

Luo Chongxun looked strange and stepped forward to report, "Your Majesty, the official was reading a book alone after dinner yesterday and said... There are endless guns and hidden arrows in the court, and they are so dangerous. The eldest lady has been struggling for these years, so I should share her worries."

The Queen Mother's eyes were blank for a moment, and she said coldly:

"Come on!"

"exist!"

"I sent the message that I asked the officials to investigate the matter. It's a bit of experience."

"Yes!"

The Queen Mother looked down at the memorial.

Officials accept the instructions of the Queen Mother to practice. If something goes wrong, it will naturally be the Queen Mother's fault.

……

The matter is very simple. The farmland of more than [-] farmers outside the city has been bought.

"Said it was a forced purchase."

The people from the Imperial City Department led the way, and the group arrived outside the city.

There is a field in front of me, and the Yellow River is in the distance.

Many years later, the Jin people's cavalry crossed the Yellow River, and this fertile land became their pasture.

Spring has come, but no one is cultivating this fertile land.

"Recruit people." Zhao Zhen was like a master from Qingtian, preparing to handle the case in the fields.

Some people came from a distance. Li Xian pointed them out. Yang Qi sent people to investigate and came back to report, "Master Marquis, they are the common people nearby and there are also powerful slaves."

"From the Qin family?" Li Xian smiled.

"Yes."

When the farmers came, Zhao Zhen said, "Are you willing to sell your land?"

You are trying to induce a confession!

Li Xian's cheek twitched, Zhang Ze lowered his head, almost wanting to crawl into the cracks in the ground.

An old man said: "We all do it voluntarily."

Uh!
Zhao Zhen said: "You don't need to panic, I'm here today to make the decision for you..."

He said a lot of nice things, but these farmers bit him to death voluntarily.

Some even muttered, "A dog takes a mouse."

The 'Gou Guanjia' was waving his hands, "If you have any grievances, just speak out. I...I will make the decision for you."

"We really sold it voluntarily."

Zhao Zhen was exhausted. When he turned around and saw Li Xian drinking tea, he couldn't help but be furious.

I am working hard, but you are taking your time.

Li Xian shook his head, "Let's break up!"

Everyone dispersed in a hurry, and Zhao Zhen came over, grabbed the tea, and drank it all, "I'm so thirsty."

"You can't get results by asking questions." Li Xian took out a handful of melon seeds and cracked them.

"Torture...there is no reason to torture the people." At least Zhao Zhen was not stupid, and he would not embarrass the people for his own sake, which made Li Xian very happy.

There was a look of determination in Yang Qi's eyes, and she obviously felt that such an official family was worth protecting.

"Believe it or not, the Qin family spent at least twice the price to seal the seal after the incident. Those people took advantage of it, who would regret it?" Li Xian sat on the ridge of the field, looking leisurely at the wealthy slaves in the distance.

"Go and ask." Zhao Zhen didn't believe it, "People have to have some conscience, right?"

How much is a conscience worth?

Li Xian shook his head, not prepared to argue with him.

Not long after, the guard who had gone came back.

"Those people have become rich."

Li Xian found that Zhao Zhen said silently: Dog thief!

You have a temper too!Li Xian smiled secretly.

"We can't use this to resolve the case." Yang Qi could tell there was something wrong with this matter.

"You can't do anything, this is going to be troublesome."

Immediately, everyone returned to the city.

Qin Xuancai was in his 30s. His grandfather was a sixth-rank official and his father was a seventh-rank official. When he came to his place, the late emperor was kind and gave him a seventh-rank official title when he was nine years old.Although he has no ministry, he has a salary and status.Qin Xuan was also very ambitious. After taking over the family business, in more than ten years, he more than doubled the family business passed down by his father's generation.

Two guests came to the Qin family. Qin Xuan personally accompanied them, and the three of them drank in the yard.

There is spring in the branches, and there are female dancers singing and dancing in front, which adds to the spring scenery.

"Brother Qin's timing is just right for taking action. All the princes are very happy. They all say that Brother Qin's sons are talented and will have a bright future in the future."

The man in white on the left raised his glass and said with a smile.

Qin Xuan was in his 30s, so it was too late to become an official.These words were a promise to help Qin Xuan's son in the future.

"Thank you." Qin Xuan, who looked dignified, raised his glass and said, "Please tell me, those farmers paid twice the price to each of them. Farmers are cunning, how can they give up the benefits that come out of thin air?"

"In this case, let's just sit back and watch the officials make a big joke." The man in white laughed, and his companions looked a little gloomy, "Lu Zongdao is not worried. What is worrying is the officials. The officials are young, but they can tell He is dissatisfied with the status quo and eager to try the New Deal. If we wait for him to take charge, our life will be in danger!"

Historically, Renzong was considered tolerant. After being suppressed by the Queen Mother for 11 years, he took charge of the government. He endured it for almost another ten years before launching the New Deal.

"He is this one." The man in white picked up the porcelain bowl, moved his arm outward, and let go.

Bah!
The porcelain bowl fell to the ground and shattered. The man in white picked up the chopsticks and said, "This is what I was waiting for." He used his chopsticks to poke the lamb leg on the plate.

The chopsticks penetrated deeply into the lamb leg and pulled hard, and the lamb separated.

"This is meat. Come and help yourself."

"Hahahaha!"

The wild laughter spread to the branches, and the birds flew away in fright, refusing to stop here.

……

"Didn't find out?"

Looking at the frustrated officials, the Queen Mother said calmly: "What did the Imperial City Department say?"

"The Imperial City Secretary said that the Qin family had given benefits, but the farmers refused to speak."

"This is Xiaomin, do you recognize it?"

"Yes."

This is experience.

"Go! You can eat by yourself today."

Zhao Zhen originally wanted to have dinner with the Queen Mother to seek comfort and guidance, but he became more and more frustrated after hearing this.

When we got back to our place, we were immediately served.

There was actually a jug of wine.

Zhao Zhen pointed to the wine pot, "Where is the wine?"

Zhang Ze said: "The official's family has been away for a day. My feet are sore and my legs are sore. Drinking some wine will relieve my fatigue."

The Queen Mother did not allow Zhao Zhen to drink except during holidays.

Only then did Zhao Zhen understand the reason why the Queen Mother asked him to dine alone today.

After eating, drinking, and taking a shower, he lay on the bed and said comfortably: "Comfortable."

The Queen Mother is currently listening to the report from the Imperial City Division.

"...The officials have been saying for a long time that those people were bitten to death voluntarily. The officials are a little annoyed."

"Where is Marquis Dingyuan?"

"Marquis Dingyuan didn't take action."

"Does he want to see the official's joke?" The Queen Mother knew that this would not be the case, but she was still dissatisfied, "Tell him, you can be saved by being an official."

"Yes."

Later in the evening, as the Queen Mother was getting ready for bed, the news came.

"Marquis Dingyuan said that this matter will be resolved within three days."

"How will he solve it?" The Queen Mother leaned on the bed and thought about it. "Three days, I'm afraid it's a bit exaggerated. But the young man is very competitive, so let him do what he wants."

……

The next day, after breakfast, Xinghua went to Cai River to inspect the business as usual. Li Xian asked her to rest for a day, but Xinghua refused, saying that she wanted to keep an eye on the business for her husband.

If you show kindness, most people will return kindness.This was a bit uncomfortable for Li Xian, who came from a later generation and was accustomed to social indifference.

There are more strangers inside and outside Laoya Lane, and they are staring at the Li family intentionally or unintentionally.

But until dusk, Li Xian still didn't move.

After dinner, Li Xian went for a walk as usual.

"Watch the door of the house!" the head of the family told him, while Laifu was sobbing behind the door.

Walking out of Laoya Lane, Yang Qi and several guards were waiting.

"I have seen Hou Ye."

"How?" Li Xian asked.

"Just now, people from the Imperial City Division took action and beat up those informants and drove them away."

"Get ready brothers."

"Yes."

Li Xian strolled around the river until dark, then quietly got into a carriage and left the city.

Under the pale moonlight, the field was empty.

"Dig!" Li Xian said.

Several guards carried hoes into the field and soon dug several holes.

Li Xian walked to the edge of the pit, reached out and took out the silver ingot from the box held by the guard beside him and threw it in.

"Buried."

(End of this chapter)