I will never be Renzong

Chapter 21 How to Save Kou Zhun (Please collect, recommend, invest and reward)

In the Daqing Hall, the discussion on the system of the previous dynasty has come to an end, and the ministers are also discussing some other political affairs in the court.

For example, Song Zhenzong's mausoleum has been selected and named Yongding Mausoleum, and construction will start immediately after the manpower expires.

Furthermore, April [-]th is designated as Qianyuan Festival every year, because this day is Zhao Zhen’s birthday, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin’s birthday is called Changchun Festival, Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi’s birthday is called Qianming Festival, Song Zhenzong’s birthday is called Chengtian Festival.

The emperor's birthday is also a relatively big festival in the lives of ancient people.On the day of the festival, the imperial court will hold large-scale celebrations, and the officials will go to the hall to celebrate, followed by vocal music, singing and dancing performances, and the folks will also celebrate together, presenting a scene of joy and harmony.

After a while, Prime Minister Ding Wei said: "Officials! Queen Mother! I heard that Kou Zhun, who was demoted to Daozhou Sima because of his crimes, took office. Instead of reflecting on his crimes, he complained about the court's punishment. I believe that Kou Zhun had previously befriended the traitor Zhou Huaizheng, and the court's punishment was too light, so that Kou Zhun has nothing to fear!"

Qian Weiyan, deputy envoy to the Privy Council, said: "As far as I know, Li Di, who is known to Hengzhou as the Minister of Household Affairs, is also complaining about the court's decision-making. I think these two people should be demoted again!"

Seeing this, Liu E said, "What crimes were these two people demoted for?"

Ding Wei hurriedly replied: "Kou Zhun was demoted because he befriended the traitor Zhou Huaizheng, and Li Di formed a party for personal gain!"

Due to the Song Dynasty's policy of advocating literature and restraining military affairs, the number of officials executed in the Song Dynasty was less than one slap. Generally speaking, if an official committed a crime, he would be relegated. If the crime was serious, he would be relegated continuously. Received the official document of relegation from the court.

"Since this is the case, let's relegate. As for where to relegate, do you have any suggestions?"

In the court, not only did Ding Wei Yidang and Kou Zhun not deal with each other, but the Empress Dowager Liu E didn't have a good impression of Kou Zhun, so Kou Zhun was relegated again, and she agreed with both hands.

Ding Wei replied: "I think Kou Zhun can be demoted to Leizhou Sima, and Li Di can be demoted to Hengzhou Tuanlian Deputy Envoy!"

Previously, Kou Zhun lost his status because of the incident of the crown prince supervising the country, and was demoted to the prefect of Shanzhou.

"What do the officials think?"

Liu E asked Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen didn't answer Liu E's words, but said: "Ding Xiang! I remember that Kou Zhun was kind to Ding Xiang in the past! I should be right, right?"

In the early Song Dynasty, when Li Hang was the prime minister, Kou Zhun recommended Ding Wei, who was a few years younger than him, to him, but Li Hang was worthy of being a famous prime minister in the early Song Dynasty. He thought that Ding Wei was talented and talented, but his character was not good. , who belong to the kind of people who are rampant when they are successful, not only suppressing Ding Wei, but also persuading Kou Zhun to stay away from him.

But Kou Zhun didn't take it seriously, thinking he knew Ding Wei very well.

In Tianxi's year, Ding Wei served as a political adviser and deputy prime minister. He wanted to go further, but his qualifications were not enough, so he invited Kou Zhun back, and the two governed together.

As the saying goes: Lu Yao knows horsepower, and time sees people's hearts.

The longer Kou Zhun spent time with Ding Wei, the more Kou Zhun felt that Li Han was really prescient. The upright Kou Zhun was even more disgusted with Ding Wei's flattering face.

One time, when the ministers were eating in the office, Kou Zhun accidentally got soup on his beard, and Ding Wei hurried over to wipe it for him. This is where the word "slipping the beard" comes from.

It has to be said that if Ding Wei's behavior is placed in the current workplace, he is a person with a wide range of eyes and ears. This kind of person is often invincible in the workplace, and promotion and salary increase are naturally no problem.

Dante said that he might have miscalculated, and his immediate boss, Kou Zhun, was an upright and upright minister who could not be ignored. Kou Zhun angrily reprimanded Ding in front of everyone: "Participating in politics, the minister of the country is the official brushing his beard?"

It means that you are all dignified deputy prime ministers, and you actually slipped your beards for your boss. What kind of talk is that?

Ding Wei had good intentions, but he didn't expect Kou Zhun to prevent him from going down the steps in front of all the officials. He was extremely embarrassed on the spot, and the two have turned against each other since then.

Ding Wei didn't expect Zhao Zhen to bring up this matter, so he bit the bullet and said: "Go back to the official's house! Kou Zhun did support and support the minister before, but now as the minister of the dynasty, everything should be done in accordance with the law. The government is the main one, so how can we let old friends and personal affairs affect the minister's handling of the government."

Seeing this, Zhao Zhen said: "Madam, Ding Xiang suggested that Kou Zhun be demoted to Leizhou. I think this punishment is too light. Ding Xiang must have given it lightly because of his old friend!"

Historically, after Kou Zhun was relegated to Leizhou, he died within a year, so Zhao Zhen would not let Ding Wei's conspiracy come true anyway. It is still possible to tamper with the place where you are relegated.

Ding Wei didn't expect that Zhao Zhen didn't take a cold for Kou Zhun. It seemed that he wanted to punish him severely, so he couldn't help mourning for Kou Zhun.

"Since that's the case! I don't know what the officials mean? Where do you think Kou Zhun should be relegated? It's not possible to kill him!"

Liu E said lightly.

Zhao Zhen said at this time: "When the late emperor was here, he told me that Kou Zhun was too upright and easily offended people, and the reason why Kou Zhun is today is precisely because of that sentence: tough and easy to bend , Softness lasts forever.”

"Well! The official's words are correct. Kou Zhun is indeed such a person. Otherwise, how could the Ai family not use his talent?"

Liu E was very satisfied with Zhao Zhen's evaluation of Kou Zhun.

Zhao Zhen went on to say: "Ma'am! The address of the former emperor's tomb has been determined, but the officials who will build the tomb have not been determined. Since ancient times, the construction of the tombs of successive emperors has been a top priority, and corruption around the tombs is endless. Madam, you might as well think about it, will it be possible to get twice the result with half the effort if an upright person like Kou Zhun is appointed as the chief official of the construction of the imperial tomb?"

"Hmm! What the officials say is quite reasonable. Kou Zhen is indeed suitable to be the official who built the imperial tomb. As for Li Di"

Seeing that Liu E had adopted his suggestion, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief. The task of detoxifying pills was half completed so far, and the next step was to find a way to transfer Li Di to Kaifeng, so the task would be considered complete.

Just when Zhao Zhen was worried about how to transfer Li Di to the capital, Lu Yijian said: "Guan! Queen Mother, I heard that Kou Zhun was quite complaining about Li Di. If they don't deal with each other, why not let Li Di serve as the emperor of construction?" Ling's adjutant, wouldn't it be better for the two of them to supervise each other?"

Zhao Zhen didn't expect that a great teammate came to assist at the critical moment, and the matter was settled.

Wang Zeng frowned and said, "Isn't this punishment too severe?"

Ding Wei replied immediately: "I'm afraid the landlord will not be able to escape the guilt!"

One sentence made Wang Zeng retreat. Wang Zeng once rented the house to Kou Zhun to live in. According to the laws of the Song Dynasty, he should bear the responsibility.

"Well! This matter is settled like this, there is no need to discuss it again! If you have nothing to do, you can retreat!"

Liu E said rather impatiently.

(End of this chapter)